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Higher Education

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21 Jan 2015

Decreasing Sexual Assault: Should Sororities Host Parties Too?

Officials at Brown University have ruled that the fraternities Phi Kappa Psi and Sigma Chi “created environments that facilitated sexual misconduct” at fraternity parties. Brown University isn’t the first college where … Continue reading "Decreasing Sexual Assault: Should Sororities Host Parties Too?"

Medicine

Prindle News Hound

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20 Jan 2015

Cannabis and Cancer

An Australian man was arrested and stripped of his parental rights after treating his 2-year-old daughter with cannabis oil. Adam Koessler’s daughter has been diagnosed with stage-4 neuroblastoma, which develops … Continue reading "Cannabis and Cancer"

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Repurposing Buchenwald: Housing Refugees

Should refugees seeking asylum be housed in former concentration camp barracks? Schwerte, Germany, is planning to house 20 asylum seekers in a satellite post at former Buchewald concentration camp. While … Continue reading "Repurposing Buchenwald: Housing Refugees"

16 Jan 2015

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What the Government Can See and No More?

If the government can’t see it, should you be allowed to communicate with it? British Prime Minister David Cameron said Monday that if he is reelected, his Parliament will draft … Continue reading "What the Government Can See and No More?"

15 Jan 2015

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Field Trips for High-Profile Juries

In a typical criminal trial, the jury is shown pictures or videos of the crime scene as evidence. When photos or videos do not provide enough information for the jury … Continue reading "Field Trips for High-Profile Juries"

14 Jan 2015

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Convicted Felons in Professional Sports

Receiving employment after prison can be difficult for many who are released; in fact, unemployment can lead to multiple offenses in the long run. While rehabilitation is generally good for … Continue reading "Convicted Felons in Professional Sports"

13 Jan 2015

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Ebola in the News

Although the American news coverage has dropped off significantly, the death toll in the Ebola epidemic in West Africa continues to rise. It is currently approaching 10,000 victims, and 6/10 … Continue reading "Ebola in the News"

9 Jan 2015

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Sex Stings and Property Seizure

After a year-long investigation in Tampa Bay, Florida, a news station has revealed that police have been using dating sites to arrest men as sex offenders who had no interest … Continue reading "Sex Stings and Property Seizure"

8 Jan 2015

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Minors and Unwanted Medical Treatment

Should anyone be forced to receive medical treatment they do not want? In September, a 17-year-old in Connecticut was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma. The girl, Cassandra C., told her mother … Continue reading "Minors and Unwanted Medical Treatment"

8 Jan 2015

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Conflict Antiquities: Is there a Future for the Past?

This Guest Scholar post was written by Rebecca Schindler, professor of Classical Studies at DePauw University. Seven thousand years of history in the Middle East is on the brink of … Continue reading "Conflict Antiquities: Is there a Future for the Past?"

8 Jan 2015

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Dying with Dignity

Death with dignity is increasingly becoming a prominent social issue. In November, 29-year-old Brittany Maynard decided to end her life after receiving a prognosis of six months to live after … Continue reading "Dying with Dignity"

7 Jan 2015

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Ethics of the Virtual Snow Day

Across the country, schools are experiencing high numbers of school cancellations due to weather and illness outbreaks. While usually these events bring a couple of days off for students, many … Continue reading "Ethics of the Virtual Snow Day"

7 Jan 2015

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The Rolling Stone UVA Rape Story Debacle

This post by Dr. Jeff McCall was originally published by The Indy Star on December 26, 2014. Journalism enters dangerous territory when reporters look to tell “stories” that are more dramatic, more … Continue reading "The Rolling Stone UVA Rape Story Debacle"

6 Jan 2015

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All Clubs Are Created Equal

For more than a year, students at North Putnam High School – not far from the Prindle Institute – have been attempting to form a Gay-Straight Alliance club. On November … Continue reading "All Clubs Are Created Equal"

6 Jan 2015

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Freedom of Speech: The Ferguson Grand Jury

The role of a Grand Jury is to secretly examine all evidence of a case and decide if there is reason to indict at individual. In the case of the … Continue reading "Freedom of Speech: The Ferguson Grand Jury"

5 Jan 2015

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The NYPD and Mayor de Blasio

In the wake of the lack of indictments of police in the deaths of Michael Brown and Eric Garner, both black men killed by white police officers, tension is high. … Continue reading "The NYPD and Mayor de Blasio"

5 Jan 2015

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Ethics in the Boston Marathon Bombing Trial

The trial of Dzhokar Tsarnaev, one of the alledged bombers from the Boston Marathon Bombing in 2013, will begin today with jury selection. Tsarnev has pleaded not guilty. His lawyers … Continue reading "Ethics in the Boston Marathon Bombing Trial"

5 Jan 2015

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Cultural implications of media violence norms

This post originally appeared in the Indy Star on December 15, 2014. The nation struggles to explain why violence is so much a part of its daily experience. Senseless murders. Sports stars … Continue reading "Cultural implications of media violence norms"

17 Dec 2014

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Solidarity's Inspiring Effect

The aftermath of the recent deaths of Michael Brown and Eric Garner is far from over. This time, however, the demonstration came from a more unexpected forum: the congressional staffers. Like … Continue reading "Solidarity’s Inspiring Effect"

12 Dec 2014

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"Enhanced Interrogation" versus Torture

On December 9, the Senate released their assessment of CIA documents relating to “enhanced interrogation.” The question of course is whether “enhanced interrogation” was anything other than torture. The report includes … Continue reading "“Enhanced Interrogation” versus Torture"

10 Dec 2014

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Weaponizing Food and the CIA Torture Report

The experience of food is one that runs to the core of our being. As humans, it is such an essential part of our lives that we rarely stop to question its … Continue reading "Weaponizing Food and the CIA Torture Report"

10 Dec 2014

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The "M" Requirement: Building Bridges

Due to recent campus controversies, DePauw University’s administration is in the process of deciding upon an additional distribution requirement to the curriculum. If passed, they will call it the “M” … Continue reading "The “M” Requirement: Building Bridges"

9 Dec 2014

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